Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Pastures, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Salmon, Ivory
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Strap shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Bulb fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Healing
Alzheimer’s Disease
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used for bedding in gardens
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS papyraceus
Leucojum aestivum
Common Name
Paperwhite Narcissus
Leucojum, summer snowflake
In Hindi
paperwhite narcissus
Leucojum
In German
Narcissus Pperwhite
Leucojum
In French
Narcissus Pperwhite
Leucojum
In Spanish
Narciso Pperwhite
Leucojum
In Greek
Νάρκισσος Pperwhite
Leucojum
In Portuguese
Narciso Pperwhite
Leucojum
In Polish
Narcyz Pperwhite
Leucojum
In Latin
Narcissus Pperwhite
Leucojum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Leucojum
Season and care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Leucojum is important to know. While considering everything about Paperwhite Narcissus and Leucojum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperwhite Narcissus season is Spring and Leucojum season is Spring. The type of soil for Paperwhite Narcissus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Leucojum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Paperwhite Narcissus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Paperwhite Narcissus and Leucojum Physical Information
Paperwhite Narcissus and Leucojum physical information is very important for comparison. Paperwhite Narcissus height is 38.10 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Paperwhite Narcissus and Leucojum are as follows:
Paperwhite Narcissus flower color: White, Salmon and Ivory
Paperwhite Narcissus leaf color: Green
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
- Leucojum leaf color: Green
Care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Leucojum
Care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Leucojum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperwhite Narcissus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Leucojum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Paperwhite Narcissus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Leucojum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.